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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 320.20 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 320.20 and 144.62 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 320.20 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/320.20 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 320.20 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 46,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,305.00/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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